Obituaries
Dorothy (Dot) Hurd
Oct 10, 2018
Dorothy Blanche Trent Hurd, 93, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Born in Hancock County, she had lived in East Tennessee all of her life. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who loved to quilt and work in her yard. Her family thought she made the best turkey and dressing and chocolate...
Mary Estelle Free
Oct 10, 2018
Psalm 116:15Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.Mary Estelle Free, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with her precious Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Estelle was born and raised in Kingsport, graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, and was a lifelong resident of the Model City. She was a member of...
George Barrett
Oct 6, 2018
George Barrett, 67, Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his home. Born in Kingsport, he had resided here for most of his life. He had been employed by Holston Glass in Kingsport and Harmon Contract Glazing in Dallas, TX.He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Barrett Linkous; parents, Ples and Billie Barrett; brother, Mark Barrett;...
Lorraine McGee
Oct 6, 2018
Lorraine McGee, 94, Kingsport, died Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Steadman Hill Assisted Living. Lorraine was born in Norton, VA, a daughter of John and Violet Compton of Richlands, VA. She attended schools in Calvin and Keokee, VA, and was a graduate of Hiwassee High School and from Radford University. Lorraine taught for seven years in the Business Department in...
Loretta Lee
Oct 5, 2018
"A beautiful, wonderful mother"Loretta Ward Lee, 80, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, October 5, 2018, at Asbury Place at Kingsport. Born in Kingsport on June 12, 1938, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Marie Ward, she had resided in this area her entire life. She graduated from Lynn View High School, and...
Brenda Easley Johnson
Oct 4, 2018
Brenda Easley Johnson, 66, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Holston Manor Nursing home, surrounded by her family. Brenda was born on August 16, 1952 to the late Albert Vannie and Mary Hilda Easley. She loved the Lord, her family and her many friends at Holston Manor. Brenda always had a big smile...
Sonya Bell
Oct 1, 2018
Sonya Bell, 51, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018. The Lord has called our beloved daughter, sister and mother home. This beautiful vibrant soul who lived her life selflessly to make others happy is resting within his arms. We love and miss her terribly, but will see her again.She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Eddie Jones,...
Charles "Chuck" Faries
Sep 30, 2018
Charles "Chuck" Faries, 93, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018, as Asbury Baysmont. Born in Tallapoosa, MO, he was raised in Portageville, MO. Charles was a member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church.He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Jean, two children, John and Jill; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 pm on Sunday,...
Lonnell McCamy Crawford
Sep 27, 2018
Lonnell McCamy Crawford, 82, Kingsport, was welcomed home in Heaven by her Savior and Lord and a host of family and friends. Born in Greene County, she had lived in this area all of her life. Lonnell was a kind, precious human being, a loving wife, mama, and mamaw.She was preceded in death by her parents, Moody and Nannie McCamy;...
Billy Campbell Pierson
Sep 27, 2018
Billy Campbell (Bill) Pierson of Cleveland, TN, (age 88) passed away on September 27, 2018. He was born on December 18, 1929, to his parents, the late Hiram Newton Pierson and Carrie Harrison Peters Pierson, in the Daniel Boone community near Gate City, VA. He graduated from Shoemaker High School at Gate City in 1947. He served in the United...
Karen Miner Shortt
Sep 26, 2018
Karen Miner Shortt, 61, Church Hill, TN went to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning, September 26, 2018, following an extended illness. Karen was born in Sullivan County, resided in the Sullivan Gardens area and had lived in Church Hill for the past 6 months. Karen was a loving mother and wife.She was preceded in death by her husband,...
George McClellan "Mac" Snapp
Sep 26, 2018
George McClellan "Mac" Snapp, 85, Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at NHC Rehab after a long illness. Born on October 23, 1932, George was a 1950 graduate of Church Hill High School and served in the US Army. He retired from Mead Paper after 44 years of service and was a 32nd Degree Mason.He was preceded in...
Anna B. Slemp Holland
Sep 25, 2018
Anna B. Slemp Holland, 92, of Kingsport passed away on Tuesday evening, September 25, 2018, at Asbury Steadman Hill after a decline in health. Born in Lee County, VA, she had resided in Kingsport since 1966. Anna attended Berry High School and College in Rome, GA and graduated from Radford College in Virginia. She taught school and retired from the...
Norris Gilliam Jr
Sep 23, 2018
Norris Gilliam, Jr, 93, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 23, 2018. He received a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Vanderbilt University in chemical engineering, and a Masters degree in Biochemistry from the University of Oklahoma. He was employed as a chemical engineer for 4 years with Monsanto Chemical Co., and for 32 years at various...
Jackie Watson
Sep 22, 2018
Jackie Watson of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord Saturday evening, September 22, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer.Born in Kingsport, a daughter of the late Charlie and Ruby Parker Isenberg, she graduated from Sullivan High School in 1954. She lived in Dallas, Texas after graduation and returned to Kingsport in 1956. She was a former member...
Dennis C. Beamer Jr
Sep 22, 2018
Dennis C Beamer Jr., 63, Greeneville, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was a local iron worker for 30 years and was a member of Oak Glen Union Church. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting and loved spending time with his family and friends. Dennis will be...
Roger W. Merritt
Sep 21, 2018
Roger W. Merritt, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Baysmont House after a period of declining health. He was born in Harvey, Illinois to Worth W. and Eula Reed Merritt. He graduated from Thornton Township High School in 1947 and Iowa State University in 1951 with a Bachelor's degree in Forestry. He received a fellowship to...
Jerry William Smith
Sep 19, 2018
Jerry William Smith, 75, entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Jerry faithfully served as a deacon and church pianist at Sullivan Baptist Church for the past 37 years. He retired from Tennessee Eastman in 1997 and was a realtor with Southern Dwellings Real Estate, Kingsport, TN.He is survived by...
Charles Donihe
Sep 19, 2018
"Don't get too busy making a living, and forget to make a life."Charles Donihe, 77, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Born in Kingsport, he had resided in Atlanta from 1966 to 2011, before returning to Kingsport. He had retired from Williams Printing Company. His passions were writing poetry, painting...
Lois East
Sep 19, 2018
Lois East, 88, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2018 at the Wexford House. She was a member of Arcadia Presbyterian Church and was a buddy to all of the community children. Lois enjoyed playing games with them. She loved them, and they loved her back.She was preceded in death by her parents, Garvey and...
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